What we do

Over the past 40 years, the APT has developed a unique global overview and expertise in all aspects of the prevention of torture. We support governments, justice systems, National Preventive Mechanisms, human rights institutions and civil society to take effective actions to prevent torture and other ill-treatment.

We continue to support the implementation of the OPCAT and for the establishment and functioning of effective torture prevention bodies. We also help States with domestication of the Convention against Torture and with the development of legal safeguards which will help prevent torture and other ill-treatment.

Through direct contacts, open dialogue and close partnerships with local actors, we provide: